The Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center conducts basic, clinical, and epidemiological research in the field of primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, based on the country's health priorities. The center's main areas of focus include:
- Metabolic syndrome
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Obesity
- Nutrition and diet therapy
- Prevention of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathies, and arrhythmias
- Psychological and mood disorders
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Smoking, hookah, alcohol, and substance abuse
- Genetics and heart diseases
- Waves and heart diseases
- Sleep apnea
- Community-based interventions
- Neurocardiology